Bangkok pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Bangkok

Median prices travelers actually see in Bangkok, in local THB and US dollars (updated 2010-08-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.

Typical prices in Bangkok by category

CategoryTypical (THB)Typical (USD)
Lodging1,200.00 THB$38.41
Food170.00 THB$5.44
Attractions190.00 THB$5.95
Drink110.00 THB$3.38
Shopping650.00 THB$20.80
Services1,400.00 THB$44.81

What things cost in Bangkok

ItemPrice
Kamavijitra: The Art of Lovemaking · admission500.00 THB · $16.00
Entry fee400.00 THB · $12.80
Beer150.00 THB · $4.80
Breakfast120.00 THB · $3.84
cocktail sets you back110.00 THB · $3.38
Coffee15.00 THB · $0.48
Cafe latte120.00 THB · $3.84
Curry150.00 THB · $4.80
dinner170.00 THB · $5.44
simple Thai or European dishes120.00 THB · $3.84
Kong-style dim sum Good value19.00 THB · $0.61
dorm baht for private380.00 THB · $11.68
Hotel room30.00 THB · $0.96
Pridi Hostel · stay500.00 THB · $16.00

Frequently asked questions

Is Bangkok expensive for travelers?
Bangkok prices below show typical (median) costs by category in THB and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
How much does food cost in Bangkok?
See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Bangkok.

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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.